Kenna vs Kenya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenna

Girl #724 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Girl #1,663 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God's resting place, place of brightness"

Origin: Kikuyu

African American African Kenyan English-speaking

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Kenna Rank #724

Kenya Rank #1,663

Kenna is more popular, ranked #724 vs #1663 for Kenya.

Is Kenna or Kenya more popular?

Kenna is more popular, ranked #724 compared to Kenya at #1663 in the United States.

What do Kenna and Kenya mean?

Kenna means "born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Kenya means "God's resting place, place of brightness" (Kikuyu origin).

Are Kenna and Kenya boy or girl names?

Kenna is primarily a girl name. Kenya is primarily a girl name.